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• And yet, no sooner had the announcement been made than the governor of California ran to court to file
• </c><02:13:18.239><c> I</c><02:13:18.480><c> say</c> file his latest frivolous lawsuit.
• I say file his latest frivolous lawsuit.
• What message does this business-as-usual status quo send to the rank-and-file employees when they hear
• The rank-and-file employees, when they hear of senior executives filling their pockets with improper

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• People of various viewpoints took issue with aspects of the original bill as initially filed.
• we listened to their as initially filed we listened to their concerns<01:13:01.320><c> we</c><01:13:
• My professional reason was refusing to inject the... to agree with the majority Report with to agree
• to use an experimental when they refused to use an experimental vaccine<04:52:35.878><c> and</c><04:
• This bill deletes language that allows an employee to file a complaint with the Department of Labor if

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senators, there is a late-file amendment, barcode 712-734.
• So that's the amendment, and I filed it late.
• Let's take up late-filed amendment barcode 399010.
• Let's take up late-filed amendment barcode 39901010.
• Let's take up late-filed amendment barcode 399010.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> private specifically related to filing private specifically related to filing um<01:20:17.679><c
• </c> jlmc and safety summary forms on file jlmc and safety summary forms on file that<01:20:43.920><c
• </c><01:54:03.560><c> um</c> unemployed you do that by filing um unemployed you do that by filing um
• </c> of Labor with every bill that is filed of Labor with every bill that is filed that<01:59:40.599>
• </c><05:54:09.040><c> a</c> subjected to a violation um to file a subjected to a violation um to file

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Yeah, we formed an association, I think it was in 2011 or 2021, Jeff Nidiger, and filed Senate Bill 1984
• know, January will get here very quickly, as you know, in November, even quicker, when we can start filing
• And I understand—it's my understanding—that there's still some municipalities that are refusing to follow
• That are refusing to follow state law. Is that correct? That is correct.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The original bill as filed was much. Miss cave. Yes.
• So if a student files a due process hearing, the TEA is gonna have it a minute.
• There's a section on where you can file suit when it's a childhood disability.
• It seems to me that a teacher would have to file charges for us all.
• Chairman, and thank you, Chairman Leitch. for filing this bill.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

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• And, like I said, they've already filed to make sure that they're—thank you.
• And, like I said, they've already filed to make sure that their status is legal.
• I filed this amendment during the last special session.
• Representative, I understand why you would file such an amendment.
• I too applaud Leader Driscoll for filing... Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy. The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29. The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.

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• long-standing allies and partners, calling them adversaries and targeting individuals who stand up to him or refuse
• Republicans refuse to let that happen. Mr. Speaker, you know, we've tried to do this the right way.
• Republicans<04:06:10.960><c> refuse</c><04:06:11.359><c> to</c><04:06:11.600><c> let</c><04:06:11.760
• </c> Republicans refuse to let that happen. Republicans refuse to let that happen.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We had to cancel it this year because we absolutely refuse to allow thousands of our neighbors and families
• 49.800><c> absolutely</c> year because we absolutely absolutely year because we absolutely absolutely refuse
• 50.800><c> allow</c><01:13:51.440><c> thousands</c><01:13:51.960><c> of</c><01:13:52.080><c> our</c> refuse
• to allow thousands of our refuse to allow thousands of our neighbors<01:13:52.640><c> and</c><01:13:
• We refuse to be silenced. We continue to speak out against these injustices.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If there's a credible allegation of fraud, if the provider refuses access to attendance records, and
• suspension, revocation, or decertification, or if they intentionally give us false information or they refuse
• :47:53.359><c> information</c><00:47:54.359><c> or</c><00:47:54.720><c> they</c><00:47:54.960><c> refuse
• </c> give us false information or they refuse give us false information or they refuse to<00:47:55.559

Keywords: 1183, house

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• access to electronic filing or may fear for their safety in the process of filing electronically.
• </c><02:20:10.240><c> is</c> transitioning to electronic filing is transitioning to electronic filing
• access to electronic filing or may fear for their safety in the process of filing electronically.
• </c><02:21:23.760><c> um</c><02:21:24.000><c> electronic</c><02:21:24.600><c> filing</c> electronic filing
• um electronic filing electronic filing um electronic filing is<02:21:25.240><c> not</c><02:21:25.520

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised. After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting. HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.

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• practice over to me in the capacity that he was able to in the state of Michigan, most of these patients refused

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met with a quorum present and adopted the June 16, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up House Bill 5644, which would allow nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to certify applications for disability windshield placards and disability license plates. The sponsor and witnesses from the nursing profession said the bill restores a practice that had worked for years, reduces delays and extra costs for patients, and improves access, especially in rural and underserved areas. A Department of State representative explained the issue arose after an Auditor General review found the statute was unclear. The bill was reported to the floor on a 10-0 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 791, which would designate a portion of I-475 in Genesee County as the St. John Street Community Memorial Highway. Senator Cherry and representatives of the St. John Street Historical Committee described the history of the St. John Street neighborhood in Flint, its displacement by urban renewal and highway construction, and the effort to memorialize the community’s cultural significance and trauma. No members asked questions, and the bill was reported to the floor unanimously, 10-0. House Bill 4415, previously heard by the committee, was also reported to the floor without further testimony. The committee then considered Senate Bill 959, which had a new S-2 substitute. Senator Klinefelt explained the substitute as a compromise that reorganizes rail detector regulations and changes distance and speed thresholds for Class 1, 2, and 3 rail lines. The substitute was adopted 10-0. After additional comments from Senator McBroom opposing the bill due to concerns about impacts on Upper Peninsula commerce and rail operations, the committee reported the S-2 version of Senate Bill 959 to the floor by a 6-4 vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• just ask unanimous consent that all members of the Senate be made co-authors, given the right to refuse

Bills: SR34

Keywords: recognition, Harvey Pratt, forensic art, legacy, public service

Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, prayer, pledges, and several floor introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, and Psychologist of the Day. Members also welcomed the Dover High School boys basketball team, which was honored for winning the Class B-2 state championship and the first basketball title in school history after a 30-2 season; coaches and a team representative briefly thanked the Senate for the recognition. The chamber then considered Senate Resolution 34 honoring the late Harvey Pratt, a longtime OSBI employee, Cheyenne Peace Chief, Marine Corps veteran, and artist known for his forensic work and public memorials. Senator Weaver spoke in support, praised Pratt’s legacy and service, and announced that the new OSBI building at the Chesapeake Complex is planned to be named for him if the family approves. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and members were made coauthors by unanimous consent. The remainder of the session featured multiple gallery introductions for Edmond Day at the Capitol, including Leadership Edmond and several Edmond-area state champions: Edmond Memorial and Edmond North palm squads, Edmond North boys powerlifting, individual wrestling and swimming champions, and Edmond Memorial volleyball champions. Senator Jett also introduced visiting OSU students and TeamPack participants. The only announced action after introductions was a reminder about a gubernatorial debate that evening, followed by adjournment until Tuesday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m.

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• That may be refusal to renew or revoke a license or suspend a license.

Keywords: 989, all

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• As you've heard, some people refuse genetic testing, fearing that it will impact their ability to get

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a fully virtual public hearing because the State House was closed due to the prior day’s blizzard and ongoing cleanup and travel concerns. Chairs Paul Feeney and James Murphy opened by thanking first responders, DPW crews, plow operators, healthcare workers, and others who responded to the storm, and they explained the hearing was kept on schedule because of upcoming reporting deadlines. The committee heard testimony on H. 5112, An Act Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination, and also noted two other bills on the docket: H. 4914, An Act Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code, and S. 2921, An Act Relative to Travel Insurance. Representative Dave Rogers testified in support of H. 5112, joined by constituent Robin Biggs, who described her experience as a BRCA2 mutation carrier and said she was advised to secure life insurance before genetic testing because results could affect coverage. Biggs said genetic knowledge helped her make preventive health decisions, but she and others fear financial discrimination if insurers can use genetic information. Lindsay Jack of the ALS Association also supported the bill, arguing that people should not have to choose between learning about their health risks and protecting their financial future, and saying the measure would encourage testing and early intervention without harming the insurance market. Lisa Schlager of FORCE likewise backed the bill, saying many people with hereditary cancer risks avoid testing because of insurance concerns and that the federal law does not fully protect against discrimination in life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Committee members asked questions about whether insurers currently request genetic testing information and whether such information is used in underwriting. Testifiers said insurers routinely ask about genetic testing or obtain the information from medical records, and that the bill would prohibit using genetic test results in underwriting and would prevent insurers from requiring testing. No votes were taken; after testimony concluded and no additional witnesses came forward, the chairs closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting.

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• a loved one in a group home that one employee had not been background checked and when confronted refused

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• you have parents kind of arguing, like, 'I'm not giving the child over,' or you have a child that refuses

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c><02:20:10.240><c> is</c> transitioning to electronic filing is transitioning to electronic filing
• access to electronic filing or may fear for their safety in the process of filing electronically.
• um electronic filing electronic filing um electronic filing is<02:21:25.240><c> not</c><02:21:25.520
• </c><02:21:43.160><c> may</c> domestic violence who want to file may domestic violence who want to file
• </c><02:21:46.439><c> or</c> not have access to electronic filing or not have access to electronic filing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, a bill allowing classification by biological sex in limited settings such as multiple-use bathrooms, certain sports, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters said it was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for minors, and argued it was consistent with recent federal and state developments. Opponents said the bill was poorly defined, unnecessary, and could create discrimination or confusion, especially because it did not define “biological sex” in the text. The committee voted 10-8 ought to pass, and the chair said a minority report would be written. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill concerning medical aid in dying. The chair moved ought to pass and described the bill as a matter of liberty for terminally ill patients within six months of death, arguing it should not be treated as suicide. Opponents raised religious, ethical, and policy concerns, including worries about a slippery slope, misuse by vulnerable people, and the effect on death records and public health data. The committee voted 11-7 ought to pass, and the chair said a majority report would be written with a minority report by Representative Perez. Finally, the committee turned to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment dealing with recoupment of costs for appointed counsel. The chair explained the amendment would restore the law to its pre-2020 form, allowing the Office of Cost Containment to seek repayment from some recipients of appointed counsel services, including those found not guilty, if they had the ability to pay. Supporters said the prior change had sharply reduced collections and that the state should not treat indigent defendants differently from people who hire private counsel. Opponents argued the policy unfairly bills innocent people and children who were entitled to counsel. The transcript cuts off during debate on the amendment, before a vote is shown.

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• the Committee on Natural Resources House Bill 731 for the purpose of withdrawing that bill from the files
• from Committee on Natural Resources House Bill 731 for the purpose of withdrawing that bill from the files
• “No, I mean, you are welcome to file that bill if you’d like to, but my bill deals only with school zones
• So, look, that's one of the reasons we're filing this bill.
• Representative, we just, this bill was a late file, so we rushed some of the language, and this just

Bills: HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, SCR24, SCR36, SCR39, SB64, SB107, SB152, SB185, SB217, SB232, SB278, SB290, SB294, SB320, SB321, SB419, SB424, SB436, SB440, SB468, SB470, SB476, SB482, SB489, HCR32, SCR11, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB679, HB745, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1193, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB256, SB180, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB31, HB225, HB608, HB664, HB897, HB977, HB1003, HB1160, HB1180, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB181, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB772, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1189, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements

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• , who's been a dear friend back when I was 318 in the legislature here, I sent him a bill that I'd filed
• It's one of the four bills that I filed in the previous special session, refiled it this time, um, and
• reason for this, going back to the hearing, and Representative Ashby has a similar bill that he's filed
• reason for this, going back to the hearing, and Representative Ashby has a similar bill that he's filed
• It is the refusal of these districts to recognize and protect this correlative private property right

Bills: HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Summary: The committee met to hear House Bills 27 and 24 on groundwater issues in East Texas, with members and witnesses focusing on a proposed large-volume groundwater export project and the need for more science before major permitting decisions are made. HB 27, which was within the special session call, would direct the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a hydrogeologic study of the aquifers in the affected area and temporarily pause new export permits while the study is underway. HB 24, a separate bill that would limit certain production and export permits to 5% of modeled available groundwater, was laid out but the chair said it would not be moved out of committee. Testimony on HB 27 was largely supportive, though some witnesses were neutral. Supporters, including representatives from a water supply corporation, the Trinity River Authority, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, said the region lacks enough hydrologic data, that the proposed pumping could affect private wells, surface water, and local economies, and that the state needs better information on sustainable yield and groundwater-surface water interaction. Several witnesses emphasized that groundwater conservation districts need clearer tools and better data, while also noting concerns about property rights and the rule of capture. Committee members discussed the scale of the proposed project, the absence of a groundwater conservation district in Houston County, and the possibility that the study should examine desired future conditions and maximum sustainable pumping rather than only modeled available groundwater. The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB 27 and voted it out favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Calendars. The roll call was unanimous, 11 ayes and 0 nays. After the vote, members briefly reflected on the complexity of the issue and the need to continue working on broader groundwater policy in the interim and next session. HB 24 was discussed later in the meeting, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.